rein in
Example Sentences
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The military ruled Myanmar for most of its post-independence history before a 10-year interlude saw a civilian government take the reins in a burst of optimism and reform.
From Barron's
Harry Brook reined in his attacking instincts with 45 from 63 balls, while captain Ben Stokes dug a trench with a painstaking 45 not out from 151 deliveries.
From BBC
Policymakers are trying to rein in inflation, which crept up between August and October.
From Barron's
Villages and towns that had been reining in the outbreak suddenly lost essential services.
From Salon
I’m usually a loyalist to the cornmeal-swirled muffin — I love that little grainy grit, the way it reins in lush summer fruit with a bit of prairie stoicism.
From Salon
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